For IoT devices with limited hardware resources, the Modbus protocol provides a simple but effective solution for serial communication. This article describes use of Modbus to send data in a simple design using a Raspberry Pi hub. Read Full Story

The proliferation of connected devices represents an entirely new platform for service providers, manufacturers, and startups to build devices and applications for the consumer IoT market. The IoT is green fields when it comes to possibilities—new products, new services, and new market opportunities. However, green fields are also untested, and come with inherent risk. So, where to go from here?Read More

This paper will examine how galium nitride (GaN) electronics, and to a lesser extent silicon carbide (SiC), are boosting the power output and energy efficiency of electric cars without increasing the cost of the vehicles.Read More

Lengthy, capital-intensive processes and low profit margins impact the semiconductor industry, while consumer electronics manufacturing faces the need to constantly innovate and adapt to constantly changing customer demands. How can companies in these industries control costs and stay afloat?Read More

This paper describes how a fully hardwired standalone backup system can be designed at a lower cost using the Renesas ISL81601 controller family. This approach reduces the cost by improving battery utilization and avoiding complicated current sensing and charging circuits.Read More